Policeman Killed in Line of Duty Inspires Overwhelming Support for Family

A donation campaign surpasses expectations, raising over €124,000 for the family of a 32-year-old officer killed during a vehicle stop in Brandenburg.

• A 32-year-old police officer was killed while attempting to stop a suspected stolen vehicle in Lauchhammer, Brandenburg, near the Saxony border.
• The officer, also an active volunteer firefighter, died at the scene after being struck by the suspect's car.
• A GoFundMe campaign launched to support his partner and young daughter has raised over €124,000, far exceeding the initial €10,000 goal.
• More than 4,400 individuals have contributed to the fundraiser, with the largest single donation amounting to €1,337.
• A 37-year-old Polish man, suspected of driving the vehicle, is in custody and faces a murder charge following the incident.

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